Should Luis Gil Have More Opportunities To Pitch, Start For New York?
Should Luis Gil have more opportunities to pitch, start for New York?
I think he should!
Why?
Because in his inaugural start for New York he was taking the place of Gerrit Cole!
When?
On Tuesday August 3, 2021!
Why?
Gerrit Cole tested positive for the Coronavirus that in 2021 is still affecting us in the United States and around the world though he was vaccinated.
In Luis Gil’s inaugural start he threw six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out six. Gil relied heavily on his four-seam fastball -- clocked as high as 98.5 mph -- and slider to get quick outs.
In his second start for New York verses Seattle on Sunday August 9, 2021 Luis Gil started his second game for New York!
In that start Luis Gil followed his inaugural scoreless outing with another scoreless outing!
How?
He pitched five shutout innings, allowed two hits and struck out eight batters, though New York returned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following the game.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
Last night in his start verses Boston Luis Gil pitched around three hits and four walks over 4 2/3 innings, striking out four in the finale of the doubleheader before he was sent back to Scranton Wilkies /Barre.
Luis Gil had this to say about his performance!
I had a lot of adrenaline tonight,” Gil said through an interpreter. “I was very excited to face Boston. They have a really good lineup. You understand that you cannot make mistakes, so I was very focused on executing pitches.”
Giancarlo Stanton had this to say about Luis Gil’s performance!
He was pounding the zone, he wasn’t giving in,” Stanton said. “In big spots, he was challenging them. He definitely showed what he’s got out there, and it’s fun to watch.”
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
For now though, Luis Gil has been sent back to Triple A Scranton /Wilkies -Barre!
Why?
Because he was the 27th man for the doubleheader for New York verses Boston last night!